by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Riverside. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Riverside as a strong choice for physics, ranked #154 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 154 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 30 of 81 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UC Riverside ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 26 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,586 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Riverside, physics graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Read more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 74% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 25 |
